Mack, a 16-year-old student with autism, became angry when he could not go to his Music class. Mack pushed another student to the floor when the student came close to him. The push caused the student to fall and injure himself. Mack was sent to the principal's office who suspended him for a short period. Now, the IEP team must review Mack's behavior and make a manifest determination decision. All the following are guidelines to use if Mack's behavior is determined to be the result of his disability EXCEPT ________.
A) conduct an FBA
B) implement a BIP
C) inform the student about his or her behavioral rights at reaching the age of majority
D) review the previous FBA and modify the current BIP if necessary

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Informing the student about his or her behavioral rights at reaching the age of majority is not directly related to addressing the behavior as a result of the disability. The other options (A, B, D) are directly related to assessing and planning interventions for behavior that is determined to be a manifestation of the student's disability.

Mack, a 16-Year-Old Student with Autism, Became Angry When He